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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.80, 3,908.20 and 874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.80, 3,908.20 and 874.40 is: 1,311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.80 : 3,908.20 = 874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.80/3,908.20 = 874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.80x = 3,908.20 × 874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.80x = 3,417,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,330.08/2,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.43

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